20 long years and still going strong - It's a day of celebration at the Balaji Telefilms camp

Balaji Telefilms is a name to reckon with in the Indian entertainment industry!!! The company promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Jeetendra has given a new meaning to the world of entertainment, and has redefined storytelling to entertain audiences. Today, the renowned production house completes a journey of 20 long years, and the credit for the success of the company mainly goes to the Czarina herself, Ekta Kapoor. Her thoughts, vision and ideas to usher in one successful show after the other on television has indeed put her way above in the list of ‘career-women’ who have made a mark for themselves. Formed in the year 1994, Balaji Telefilms has grown from strength to strength under the able guidance of the trio who formed it. Starting from shows that were made soon after the company’s inception like Mano Ya Na Mano (1995), Hum Paanch (1995), Kanyadaan (1998), the company has managed to touch the lives millions of people and families. The Czarina has launched innumerable new faces in the entertainment industry in her long career; there have been people, especially actors who have grown along with the success of the company. Some of the note-worthy shows of Balaji Telefilms for television include Kundali (2000), Ghar Ek Mandir (2000), Koshish (2000), Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2000), Kasautii Zindagi Kay (2000), Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki (2000), Koi Apna Sa (2001), Kalash (2001), Kaahin Kissii Roz (2001), Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii (2001), Kutumb (2001), Kkusum (2001), Kya Hadsaa Kyaa Haqeeqat (2002), Kahiin Toh Hoga (2003), K. Street Pali Hill (2004), Kesar (2004), Kkavyanjali (2005), Kasamh Se (2006), Karam Apna Apna (2006), Kasturi (2007), Kayamath (2007), Khwaish (2007), Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil (2008), Bandini (2009), Kitani Mohabbat Hai (2009), Pavitra Rishta (2009), Tere Liye (2010), Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (2011), Jodha Akbar (2013), Ye Hai Mohabbatein (2013), MTV Webbed (2014). In the regional market, Balaji Telefilms has made a good number of shows in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, and Bengali sectors. Few noteworthy works include Pavitra Bandham (Gemini TV), Kaliyuga Raamayanam (Gemini TV), Kavyanjali (Udaya TV), Kanyadaana(Udaya TV), Kavalu Daari (Udaya TV), Kasthuree (Sun TV), Kanmaneeya (Sun TV), Kudumbam (Sun TV), Kudumbam Oru Kovil (Vijay TV), Kootukkari (Surya TV), Arundhati (Zee Marathi). Ekta Kapoor has brought in a brigade of young talent into the industry starting from the likes of Ronit Roy, Sakshi Tanwar, Smriti Irani, Shweta Tiwari, Cezanne Khan, Kiran Karmarkar, Mouli Ganguly, Yash Tonk, Rajeev Khandelwal, Aamna Shariff, Pallavi Subhash, Iqbal Khan, Karan Patel, Jay Bhanushali, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anita Hassnandani, Eijaz Khan, Harshad Chopra, Ram Kapoor, Gautami Kapoor, Prachi Desai, Neha Bamb, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Karan Kundra, Kritika Kamra, Aasiya Kazi and many others. When one talks about Balaji’s shows, one can imagine visual opulence and dramatic performances. Ekta opened new gates of business opportunities and thumped the authority of Indian television all across the globe. And not to mention she providing employment to thousands of hard working people. Indian television can be said to be synonymous with Ekta, Balaji and her K serials. It’s a day to salute the hard work and achievement of one and all working in this huge and successful company. The growth of Balaji Telefilms and the journey of Ekta to stardom have been etched in red letters in the history of Indian entertainment world, and there is more and more to come from the esteemed company. Let us take our time out and appreciate the 20 years of Balaji’s achievements. Three cheers to all of you out there in the Balaji camp!!!